Navigating Quarantine with a Loved One in a Long-Term Care Facility
Chris Ryskiewich is a part-time nurse at Memory & Movement Charlotte who devotes much of her time outside the workplace to caring for her mother and mother-in-law, both of whom live in long-term care facilities. Chris shares her struggles, signs of hope and strategies during quarantine. Being unable to visit your loved one during this…
Read MoreGentle Bed Exercises to Start Your Day
A little bit of gentle movement in the morning (or at any point during the day!) can help you go through your days in the right mindset. Check out this gentle bed exercise tutorial by Marissa Brooks, a therapist who has practiced for over 27 years and specializes in fall prevention and aging in place.…
Read MoreSpecial Grocery Store Hours For Seniors During Quarantine
When you run out of eggs and milk, check out these Charlotte-area stores that offer special hours for seniors and/or immuno-compromised individuals. Compare Foods – every day from 7-9am Dollar General – First hour of business, every day Food Lion – Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-8am Fresh Market – Monday-Friday from 8-9am Harris Teeter – Mondays and Thursdays from 6-8am…
Read MoreShare Your Experience in Social Isolation
Online exercise classes, Facetiming with family, food delivery… we’re all figuring out ways to survive during quarantine. Whether it’s a struggle to manage your loved one’s care remotely, a strategy for passing the time or a small joy from your day, share your experience of self-isolation with us.
Read MoreVirtual Happy Hour, 7/9
Join Charles Edwards, MD this Thursday, July 9th at 5pm for good company, conversation and community. The theme for this week will be keeping a sharp mind. Register below and we’ll send you a link to join the fun through Zoom, along with instructions on how to connect. If you’re uncomfortable getting connected by yourself,…
Read MoreVideo Chatting: An Easy, Fulfilling Way to Stay In Touch
We are thinking of all of our patients, families and healthcare workers during this stressful time. The need to isolate elderly and high risk groups due to the coronavirus outbreak can create more anxiety, depression and confusion. Normally we encourage socializing as a way to engage and find purpose, but this unprecedented challenge will hopefully…
Read MoreHelp Our Providers Continue to Treat Our Patients
Dear friends, In these unprecedented times, everywhere we look neighbors are helping neighbors, everyone is doing what they can for the greater good and we need your help. Our income will continue to decrease the longer our office remains closed. However, Dr. Edwards, Dr. Iyer, Dr. Shepard, Robyn and I are still available treating, supporting…
Read MoreCoping with Health Anxiety
With a pandemic sweeping the nation, it’s understandable that many people will experience some health anxiety. Here are some tips on how to recognize and cope with your own health anxiety. Health Anxiety: What is it? Anxiety about normal physical sensations, mild symptoms, or fear of having a certain disease. Can occur in people without…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Another Update from Memory & Movement Charlotte’s Medical Director
The best method of mitigating risk of infection from the coronavirus is to avoid exposure. Employ social distancing. Avoid touching one another (such as shaking hands). Self-isolate at home. Avoid public gatherings such as airplanes, buses and ride shares, and venues such as arenas and theaters. Memory & Movement Charlotte has initiated these…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update from MMC’s Medical Director, Dr. Aris Chaconas
Memory & Movement Charlotte wishes to keep all our patients and their families updated about the coronavirus outbreak that is being extensively covered in the news.
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